Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Algona Courier in Algona, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1916

Page

11

Psychology of a Chase: Gard Tracks an Escaped Cashier

Special Agent Billy Gard uses psychological profiling to pursue Homer Kester, the Royerton bank cashier, who fled after a $3,500 overdraft and a web of deceit. Gard deduces Kester will reach relatives via a trusted messenger, turns to Royerton for clues, and coordinates with Philadelphia police to trap the fugitive, leading to a Spokane arrest.

Billy Gard Carryall Rogerton Sia‘sens Royerton National Bank Gard Homer Kester Department of Justice Royerton Billy Gara United States George D. Quinness George D Philadelphia Kester Hilly Gard Caviness Daviness Germantown Ger Mantown Bovsipeg Oflcey Federal Agenta William H. Gard George D. Caviness Federal Atlanta Federal Colectives Tome Pittsburgh Baltimore Baela Bly Gard Ife Flaherty Mlaberty Ioverton Mlaherty Wlaherty Arizona Spokane Washington

Changes in Human Teeth Across Centuries

A historical study traces shrinking teeth and fewer teeth over millennia from 6600 years ago to prehistoric times. It notes the decline of wisdom teeth and rising decay, with signals that lateral incisors may follow, arguing teeth are tools shaped by human needs and may disappear if not required.

Buddha's Poor Guese Tale From Ming Dynasty

A Chinese general asks eight Buddha statues for the date of their death at the cinastery entrance. One statue answers readably and predicts the general’s death as today. The tale appeared in the Christian Herald recalling Ming era myths about Sibe tribes.

Clever Youth and Employer Fight Over Property

A fragmented Pittsburgh area paragraph notes a clash between a youth and an employer over property. A black eye is mentioned and a funeral reference to a grandmother appears. The garbled text suggests a newspaper blurb about a domestic dispute or workplace altercation.

Pittsburgh

Local reception sparks mixed reviews of hospitality

A town reception drew applause but left some guests ambivalent. A reception committee member noted portions of the event felt more ceremonial than warmly welcoming, describing it as hospitalty rather than heartfelt. The remark highlights uneven town sentiment toward the visitor's visit.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Uncle Sam William Atherton The Bureau of Information U.S. Dep't of Justice New York George Caviness Cavinegs Examiner Caynese Law
Search Courier

Search the Algona Courier Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Algona Courier?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication